Mid Soviet Khaki vs Military Green

How close are they?

ΔE 12.1, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Military Green is a little darker, cooler than Mid Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Military Green instead of Mid Soviet Khaki?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 12). Military Green is a little darker, cooler than Mid Soviet Khaki.

Can I use Mid Soviet Khaki instead of Military Green?

The same difference applies the other way round: Mid Soviet Khaki is a little lighter, warmer.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.